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Marriott International and Sun Group Strengthen Strategic Relationship with the Signing of 10 Hotels

Marriott International and Sun Group Strengthen Strategic Relationship with the Signing of 10 Hotels

Marriott International, Inc. signed a multi-property agreement with Sun Group, Vietnam’s leading integrated destination and resort developer, to bring 10 new hotels and resorts, spanning eight of Marriott’s extraordinary brands and comprising almost 4,500 keys across Phu Quoc and Vung Tau. This agreement is set to mark the debut of two brands in Vietnam – W Hotels, the luxury lifestyle offering, and stylish and playful Moxy Hotels. These new properties are scheduled to open between 2027 and 2030, as integral elements of Sun Group’s game-changing developments. Marriott International were voted the World’s Leading Hotel Brand and Sun Group received the award for Asia’s Leading Integrated Tourism Group 2025 at the 2025 World Travel Awards.

OMNAM GROUP ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE LAKE COMO EDITION

OMNAM GROUP ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE LAKE COMO EDITION

13 March 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor, Omnam Group, announces the opening of The Lake Como EDITION; a highly anticipated luxury hotel property set on the western shores of Lake Como, Italy. Acquired in late 2021, by Bain Capital and Omnam under a fund managed by Kryalos SGR and operating under Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels brand, the hotel represents a carefully executed redevelopment of the historic Hotel Britannia Excelsior. The project reflects Omnam’s distinctive approach to value creation: identifying architecturally significant assets in prime destinations and transforming them into globally relevant hospitality experiences through strategic brand partnerships, meticulous design, and disciplined project execution.

Marriott  Announces Significant Growth and Strategic Expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America

Marriott Announces Significant Growth and Strategic Expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America

5 March 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Marriott International, Inc. announced an outstanding year of growth in its Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region in 2025. The company achieved a record 94 signed deals in the region, adding 10,461 rooms to the pipeline, an increase of 40 percent in signed transactions and more than 30 percent in signed rooms compared to 2024. This performance reinforces Marriott’s long-term commitment to diversified expansion and meeting evolving owner interests in the CALA region.

Le Méridien Dehradun Resort & Spa Debuts in the Foothills of the Himalayas

Le Méridien Dehradun Resort & Spa Debuts in the Foothills of the Himalayas

24 February 2026 Press Release Hotel News

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Le Méridien Dehradun Resort & Spa. Set along the tranquil Nun River, framed by the foothills of the Himalayas, the resort marks the brand’s arrival in Dehradun, an emerging leisure hub and key gateway to some of North India’s most sought-after hill destinations, including Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Haridwar.

Marriott International Again Named One of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies

Marriott International Again Named One of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies

23 January 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Marriott International today announced it has once again been named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The company has appeared on Fortune’s Most Admired Companies’ list consecutively since its inception in 1998. Marriott was named number one in the Hotels, Casinos, and Resorts category and placed number 14 in this year’s ranking overall.

Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in the Philippines

Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in the Philippines

5 January 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in the Philippines with the opening of The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection. Set across 52 hectares of lush tropical landscape in Lipa, Batangas, this wellness sanctuary marks a transformative milestone for the brand – introducing a destination where growth in health, spirit, and life converges with the Autograph Collection ethos of individuality and immersive storytelling.

Donna Rae Garff Marriott, Cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Community Leader, Passes Away

Donna Rae Garff Marriott, Cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Community Leader, Passes Away

31 December 2025 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Marriott International announces with deep sadness the passing of Donna Rae Garff Marriott, a woman of grace, faith, and unwavering devotion to family. Mrs. Marriott passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She and J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Marriott International, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Moxy Hotels Debuts in Nepal’s Buzzing Heartbeat

Moxy Hotels Debuts in Nepal’s Buzzing Heartbeat

19 December 2025 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced its debut in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a city that thrives on contrasts, blends ancient heritage with modern buzz, vibrant culture, creativity, youthful energy and deep-rooted spiritual calmness - making it the perfect playground for Moxy.

Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings Announce Agreement to Bring EDITION to Cape Town

Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings Announce Agreement to Bring EDITION to Cape Town

19 December 2025 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Marriott International, Inc. and V&A Waterfront Holdings today announced a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026.  This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design, innovation, and consistent, excellent service to Cape Town.